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Re: The youngster at the centre of “renewed” bulldogs “optimism”

Would love English to play 14-18 games this year and really compete.

Not sure if I have rose tinted glasses - but he reminds me so much of Grundy when he first started in his ability to cover the ground, second efforts and work on the deck. Played more games than Grundy )I think) at same point in career.

I’m really excited by this kid and think he could be one of the best 2-3 rucks in the comp in 3 years.

Re: The youngster at the centre of “renewed” bulldogs “optimism”

Originally Posted by AshMac

Would love English to play 14-18 games this year and really compete.

Not sure if I have rose tinted glasses - but he reminds me so much of Grundy when he first started in his ability to cover the ground, second efforts and work on the deck. Played more games than Grundy )I think) at same point in career.

I’m really excited by this kid and think he could be one of the best 2-3 rucks in the comp in 3 years.

Grundy played 7 and 15 games in his first 2 years v 2 and 7 for English. Grundy was certainly ahead at the same point which is understandable given he was drafted more physically ready than Tim (even though Tim was older when drafted).

From his third year Grundy has been a permanent fixture in the side and English has the chance this season to do the same.

Re: The youngster at the centre of “renewed” bulldogs “optimism”

Originally Posted by AshMac

I was surprised Freo didn’t take him considering he’s from WA and was a standout at U18s.

It was probably a list balance issue - Did they have Sandilands? Darcy? Maybe just de-listed Clarke - and two years a go, was the year the ruck rule was changed so it had been the third jumper before hand.

And English was a late bloomer - didnt he play overage in the U18s the year he was drafted - they may have doubted his ability to do it against men. They went with Griffin Logue instead.

Re: The youngster at the centre of “renewed” bulldogs “optimism”

Originally Posted by Bulldog Revolution

It was probably a list balance issue - Did they have Sandilands? Darcy? Maybe just de-listed Clarke - and two years a go, was the year the ruck rule was changed so it had been the third jumper before hand.

And English was a late bloomer - didnt he play overage in the U18s the year he was drafted - they may have doubted his ability to do it against men. They went with Griffin Logue instead.

Obviously they had Sandilands, Clarke was still there, Darcy was the same draft as English, 19 picks later. Must have just rated Logue higher. Perhaps they thought there would be a miracle and English would slip to pick 38.

Re: The youngster at the centre of “renewed” bulldogs “optimism”

Originally Posted by Axe Man

Grundy played 7 and 15 games in his first 2 years v 2 and 7 for English. Grundy was certainly ahead at the same point which is understandable given he was drafted more physically ready than Tim (even though Tim was older when drafted).

From his third year Grundy has been a permanent fixture in the side and English has the chance this season to do the same.

Gotcha. I was sure Grundy didn’t play his second season. Must have been thinking of someone else.